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FIFA World Cup 2026 | RO-32: Belgium 3 - 2 Senegal

BELGIUM produced a remarkable comeback to defeat SENEGAL 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Lumen Field (aka, Seattle Stadium), Washington on 02 July 2026. The Red Devils looked to be heading out of the tournament after falling two goals behind, but an outstanding late fightback turned the match around and secured their place in the Round of 16.

SENEGAL made an impressive start and took the lead in the 24th minute through Habib Diarra. The African side doubled their advantage six minutes after the break when Ismaila Sarr finished a swift attack to make it 2-0. Belgium struggled for much of the contest but refused to surrender. Romelu Lukaku sparked hope with a powerful finish in the 86th minute before Youri Tielemans levelled the match with a composed strike just three minutes later. With extra time seemingly heading for penalties, Belgium were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time, and Tielemans calmly converted in the 120+5th minute to complete an unforgettable comeback.

BELGIUM now march into the Round of 16 full of confidence after one of the most dramatic victories of the tournament. SENEGAL leave the World Cup with pride despite a courageous display, knowing they were only minutes away from qualification. The match was another reminder that in knockout football, determination and belief can change everything until the very last whistle.

The match will be remembered as one of the most dramatic and thrilling contests of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring a jaw-dropping comeback that captivated football fans around the world.

Match Statistics

Attempts at Goal: Belgium 18 | Senegal 16
Attempts on Target: Belgium 8 | Senegal 7
Shots: Belgium 18 | Senegal 16
Scorers: Belgium – Romelu Lukaku (86'), Youri Tielemans (89', 120+5' pen) | Senegal – Habib Diarra (24'), Ismaila Sarr (51')
Assisted by: Belgium – Leandro Trossard (Lukaku), Jérémy Doku (Tielemans 89') | Senegal – No official assists recorded
Fouls: Belgium 11 | Senegal 15
Yellow Cards: Belgium 1 | Senegal 2
Red Cards: None
Corners: Belgium 6 | Senegal 5
FIFA World Cup Appearances: Belgium – 15 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) | Senegal – 4 (2002, 2018, 2022, 2026)
Country Size: Belgium – 30,689 km² | Senegal – 196,722 km²
Population: Belgium – about 12 million | Senegal – about 19 million

Star Players:

Belgium: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans

Senegal: Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra

~ KV NEWS

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